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Twists, turns, thrills and spills: the physics of rollercoasters

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14 Aug 2021
Taken from the August 2021 issue of Physics World.

A ride on a rollercoaster is a perfect example of physics in action. But there is much more at play than simply gravity and speed when it comes to the thrill of rollercoasters, as Michael Allen discovers

It’s a hot summer day, and you’ve been queuing for the better part of two hours. The line inches

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Michael Allen is a science writer based in Bristol, UK, www.michaelallen.co.uk, e-mail michael_h_allen@hotmail.com
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